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German-Bulgarian Chamber Awards Companies Driving Bilateral Economic Relations
Bulgaria
Wrap-up Parliamentary Groups Issue Declarations Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day
At this week's first plenary sitting of the Bulgarian Parliament on Wednesday, several parliamentary groups issued declarations dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marked on January 27.
Deputy PM Zafirov, UN Commissioner for Refugees Discuss Migration, Refugee Issues in Bulgaria
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov and Bulgaria Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Seda Kuzucu, discussed Bulgaria’s progress and challenges on migration and asylum issues during a meeting at the Council of Ministers, the Government press service said here Wednesday.
Yavor Serafimov Appointed Interior Ministry Deputy Secretary General
Chief Commissioner Yavor Serafimov has been appointed Deputy Secretary General of the Interior Ministry by order of Interior Minister Daniel Mitov, the Ministry said on Wednesday.
Parliament Passes Amusement Services Safety Bill
Parliament adopted, at first and second readings in a single sitting, a bill on general safety requirements in the provision of amusement services representing a source of increased danger, the Government Press Service reported on Wednesday.
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Regional Development Programme Budget Can Be Increased by Up to 20%
The Managing Authority of the Regional Development Program 2021–2027 will be allowed to sign grant agreements with beneficiaries up to 20% above the program’s total budget, in compliance with applicable European and national legislation. This decision was approved by the Council of Ministers during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, the Council of Ministers said.
Wrap-up Sofia Economic Forum VI Focuses on Dynamic Developments in Economy, Infrastructure, Energy in SE Europe
The Sofia Economic Forum VI, organized by the Delphi Economic Forum, was held here on Tuesday. The main topics of the forum were: the impact of geopolitical changes on the economy of Southeastern Europe; Bulgaria in the eurozone; Bulgaria's
Environment Minister Orders Bobov Dol TPP to Submit Investment Programme to Stop Air Pollution
The Minister of Environment and Water, Manol Genov, ordered the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Sofia to instruct the management of TPP Bobov Dol AD to present an investment programme containing short- and long-term measures to bring the plant's operations into compliance with the conditions of its complex permit, thereby stopping the emission of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Economy Ministry: EU-India FTA Expected to Boost Competitiveness of Bulgarian Economy
The Economy and Industry Ministry expects the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, which was concluded earlier on Tuesday, to boost the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy, facilitate the entry of Bulgarian goods into the Indian market, and lead to a
Culture
Varna Naval Academy Delegation Visits Uruguay Naval Academy
A Bulgarian delegation of Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Varna (NVNA) visited the Uruguay Naval Academy, NVNA said on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Naval Academy Representatives Meet Bulgarian Ambassador, Honorary Consul in Montevideo
Representatives of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy met in Montevideo with Bulgarian Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay Stoyan Mihaylov and Bulgarian Honorary Consul in Uruguay Igor Svetogorsky, the higher education institution said on Wednesday.
Balchik to Host Italian Culture Days Featuring Venetian Carnival Traditions
The Palace Cultural Center in Balchik will be hosting Italian Culture Days under the theme “Carnivals – Italy” on February 21–22. The event is part of a project titled “Balchik – Stage of World Cultures”. Organized with the support of the Honorary
BTA, Philip Koutev Ensemble Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Philip Koutev State Folklore Ensemble signed a partnership agreement here on Monday.
Balkans
Naval Mine Spotted near Romania's Capu Midia Training Range
A naval mine was spotted on Tuesday on the beach in front of the Capu Midia Training Range on the Black Sea coast, Romania’s Ministry of National Defence reported on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Outgoing Government Approves Draft Agreement on Opening New Border Checkpoint with Turkiye at Kapitan Andreevo - Kapikule
The outgoing Council of Ministers approved a draft agreement between Bulgaria and Turkiye on resolving issues related to border crossings between the two countries and on opening a new border crossing, Kapitan Andreevo – Kapikule North, the Government’s press centre said on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Outgoing Cabinet Approves Draft Agreement on Opening New Border Checkpoint with Serbia at Kalotina - Gradinje
The Council of Ministers approved a draft agreement between Bulgaria and Serbia on the opening of a joint border checkpoint Kalotina 2 (Bulgaria) and Gradinje 2 (Serbia) as a basis for launching negotiations, the Government’s press centre said on Wednesday.
Turkiye Is Europe's Fourth-Largest Market for Electric Vehicles Sales in 2025
Turkiye is Europe’s fourth-largest market for electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2025, Anadolu Agency reported, citing a report by a London-based international energy analysis agency.